Indian boxing star, Vijender Singh will defend his WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title on December 17 in New Delhi. However, the name of the opponent has to be declared. Till date, Vijender has a record of 7 out of 7 wins with 6 knockouts in 27 rounds. The Haryana-dasher had won the title in front of delirious home fans in the capital.
"Vijender will be seen defending his WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight Champion title on 17th December 2016, at the Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi," Vijender's India promoters Infinity Optimal Solutions said in a release.
The fight night will also be the debut of so many national boxers in the pro-boxing ring. The name of the boxers and their respective opponents yet to be revealed.
Asking about the coming fight, Vijender said, "I have been in Manchester, the UK for the last two months, training hard for my next fight. My trainer has been giving me high-intensity training sessions, which has made my punches more powerful than before.
"I am ready to fight anybody as suggested by the World Boxing Organisation (WBO). I am confident that I will be able to defend my title with as much pride as I won it. I am looking forward to 17th December 2016, and hope to repeat history," he added.
Neerav Tomar, Promoter, IOS Boxing Promotions, added, "After the fantastic response from the last fight, we are going to be back with more power and more action this winter. We are hoping for a bigger and better event. I am confident that Vijender will put up an excellent show and will defend his title."
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